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690 E.F. CALDWELL GILT-BRONZE & IVORINE BOX, RENAISSANCE REVIVAL , late 19th century. The hinged lid set with ornate ivorine relief panel depicting a horse mounted warrior with armor, mythological imagery, cornucopia and animals. The sides of box with continuous band of figures, dolphins, swans, animals, and scrolling foliage. Interior of lid engraved "E.F. Caldwell & Co. New York". Length 6.75" (17.2cm), width 5" (12.7cm), height 2.25" (5.7cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,500
691 GILT-BRONZE SEWING OR THREAD CADDY, RENAISSANCE REVIVAL, 19th century, probably French. The bell-shaped base resting on six leaf-form feet and overall decorated with strapwork. The two-tiered spool holder set with figures including Napoleon and putto holding hands. The finial being a large figure of an ancient warrior with shield and spear. Height 14" (35.5cm). Estimate $800-$1,200
692 A VENETIAN MICRO-MOSAIC FOUR-PIECE HAIR SET, circa 1920. The four gilt-metal frames set with a profusion of mosaic florals and geometric designs. Stamped "Made in Italy". Greatest length 10" (25.4cm). Estimate $500-$750